1917 December 30th. Canada, Nova Scotia, Port of Halifax: the French freighter "Mont Blanc" loaded with high explosives destined for Europe was rammed by the Belgian freighter "Imo" while entering the harbor to meet other ships for a joint Atlantic crossing, including the cruiser HMS. "High Flyer" Approximately 15 minutes after the collision the cargo exploded destroying about 50% of the city of Halifax; estimated 3,000 people died and more than 7,500 were injured.